For-Profit Business Accelerator

Directshore, a for-profit Plano accelerator that works primarily with tmobile application developers, provides office space, capital, and mentoring to about 10 startup technology companies in return for a stake in the businesses. The partners have set aside $200,000 for initial investments and have as much as 45,000 sq. ft of space across three buildings. Directshore specifically works with entrepreneurs who have already done some work on an original product providing the contacts and guidance these entrepreneurs need to bring their product to market.